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Delhi Police file case over repeated cyber attacks on CBSE website
Technology

Delhi Police file case over repeated cyber attacks on CBSE website

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has filed a complaint with Delhi Police alleging repeated cyber attacks on its website used for Class 12 answer-sheet verification and re-evaluation. CBSE said more than 18.5 lakh students appeared for this year’s Class 12 examinations. The answer sheets were evaluated through the OSM (On-Screen Marking) system, a computer-based method. After results were announced, many students and parents complained that scores were below expectations. CBSE subsequently uploaded evaluated answer sheets online and allowed students to seek re-evaluation, amid allegations that some pages were unclear or that certain responses were not fully uploaded.

Madurai HC issues notice over swastika depiction in Class 9 NCERT text
Education

Madurai HC issues notice over swastika depiction in Class 9 NCERT text

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has issued notice to the Union government and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on a public interest petition seeking correction of an alleged incorrect depiction of the swastika symbol in a Class 9 history textbook. The petition, filed by Mahalingam Balaji of Koothanur in Thanjavur district, said Adolf Hitler used the Nazi party emblem known as the “Hakenkreuz” (hooked cross), which is banned in parts of Europe and the United States. He contended that the swastika, however, is a sacred religious symbol for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, signifying positivity, peace and auspiciousness.

Congress nominee Praveen Chakravarthy files Rajya Sabha nomination in Chennai
Politics

Congress nominee Praveen Chakravarthy files Rajya Sabha nomination in Chennai

Congress nominee Praveen Chakravarthy on Thursday filed his nomination to contest the Rajya Sabha by-election in Tamil Nadu. The nomination was submitted in Chennai on June 5 in the presence of Chief Minister Vijay. The bypoll has been necessitated after C V Shanmugam, who had won from the Mailam constituency during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, resigned from his Rajya Sabha MP post. The election to fill the vacancy is scheduled for June 18.

Andharan team speaks to Dinamalar TV in new interview
Entertainment

Andharan team speaks to Dinamalar TV in new interview

A new interview featuring the team of the Tamil film “Andharan” has been released by Dinamalar TV under its Dinamalar Cinema segment. The video includes appearances by Prajin, Ivana Varun, and Santhosh Raavanan, as part of the film’s promotional interactions. The interview was published on June 5, 2026, and is listed in the Cinema section on Dinamalar’s video platform. The page also highlights related and additional videos alongside the interview.

Tamil identity matters, says Annamalai; denies rift with AIADMK
Politics

Tamil identity matters, says Annamalai; denies rift with AIADMK

BJP leader K Annamalai said Tamil Nadu’s identity is important, in remarks made during a media interaction. Referring to the AIADMK, Annamalai said he does not have any problem with the party, seeking to dispel speculation about differences. The comments were reported in a Dinamalar video dated June 5, 2026. No further details on the context of the statement were provided in the source.

Rama Ravikumar urges transfer of Tenkasi temple executive officer
General

Rama Ravikumar urges transfer of Tenkasi temple executive officer

Rama Ravikumar has urged authorities to transfer the executive officer of the Tenkasi temple, according to a Dinamalar TV video published on June 5, 2026. In the segment, he alleged that the woman executive officer had disrespected devotees, triggering strong reactions and calls for administrative action. The issue was discussed in the context of temple administration under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department. No official response from the temple administration or the HR&CE department was cited in the video description shared by the outlet.

Want to learn Villupattu? A short video offers a quick invite
Entertainment

Want to learn Villupattu? A short video offers a quick invite

A short video published on Dinamalar’s platform has drawn attention to Villupattu, a traditional Tamil folk performance form. In the clip, the presenter addresses viewers who are curious about Villupattu and extends an invitation, saying they can be taught the art. The video appears in Dinamalar’s shorts/reels section and is presented as a brief, promotional-style message. No additional details such as class schedule, venue, or instructor background are provided in the available source content.

Dinamalar releases short video titled “Po Marangalukkul Nambiyarkunnu”
Entertainment

Dinamalar releases short video titled “Po Marangalukkul Nambiyarkunnu”

Dinamalar has released a short-form video on its platform under the title “பூ மரங்களுக்குள் நம்பியார்குன்னு”. The item appears in the website’s Shorts/Reels section and is presented as a downloadable video. The source text shared does not include additional context, narration details, location, or the subject matter of the clip. As a result, only the publication of the titled short video can be confirmed from the available information.

Vote-buying claim video sparks row in TVK after Omalur defeat
Politics

Vote-buying claim video sparks row in TVK after Omalur defeat

A fresh controversy has erupted within TVK after a video of its defeated Omalur candidate, Adhiyaman, began circulating on social media. In the clip, he alleges that the party’s Salem West MLA paid Rs 2,000 per vote across the constituency, impacting his own campaign in the final days. Adhiyaman contested from Omalur in Salem district and secured 97,707 votes, but lost to AIADMK candidate Mani by a margin of 14,539 votes. The remarks were reportedly made during a TVK internal consultation meeting held in Omalur to review the reasons for the defeat.

Venus and Jupiter to appear unusually close on June 9
General

Venus and Jupiter to appear unusually close on June 9

Chennai will witness a rare celestial sight on June 9, when Venus and Jupiter—two of the brightest planets in the night sky—appear unusually close to each other. Astronomers explain that as planets move along their elliptical paths around the Sun, they sometimes line up in a way that makes them look near one another from Earth. During this event, Venus and Jupiter are expected to be separated by only about 0.5 to 1.6 degrees, creating the impression of a “double planet” or as if they are almost touching.

PM Modi: AirTrunk to invest Rs 3 lakh crore, build 5GW data centre in India
Technology

PM Modi: AirTrunk to invest Rs 3 lakh crore, build 5GW data centre in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said AirTrunk has announced plans to invest around Rs 3 lakh crore in India and establish a 5-gigawatt data centre. In a social media post, Modi said India’s digital infrastructure journey is gaining significant momentum, and described the proposed investment as one of the largest envisaged in the country’s digital infrastructure ecosystem. He said such investments would strengthen India’s position as a global hub for cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

Savukku Shankar alleges TNEB hard disk theft aimed to shield Senthil Balaji
Politics

Savukku Shankar alleges TNEB hard disk theft aimed to shield Senthil Balaji

Savukku Shankar on Thursday alleged that the reported theft of hard disks from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) office was carried out to protect former minister Senthil Balaji. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, he said “many developments” were unfolding in the case of 18 missing hard disks without the public being aware. He pointed to the Madras High Court’s direction for a CBI inquiry into the transformer procurement matter, arguing that the government has a duty to preserve and provide evidence for such investigations. Shankar said the hard disks were reported missing on May 20, but a complaint was filed only on June 1, and questioned the reason for the delay.

Madurai HC questions Tiruchendur temple over alleged ticket scam
Politics

Madurai HC questions Tiruchendur temple over alleged ticket scam

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday raised a series of questions over complaints of irregularities at the Tiruchendur Subramaniya Swamy Temple, including allegations linked to a Rs 100 “quick darshan” system. The court noted concerns that senior officials may have failed to monitor and prevent alleged malpractice. The issue comes amid reports of a Rs 25 lakh fraud involving darshan tickets, which has triggered public controversy.

Tamil Nadu Assembly session to begin June 18 with Governor’s address
Politics

Tamil Nadu Assembly session to begin June 18 with Governor’s address

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly session will begin on June 18 at 10 am, with Governor Arlekar set to deliver the customary opening address, Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar announced in Chennai. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat, the Speaker said the duration of the session has not been finalised yet. He noted that the number of days the House will sit will be decided in a Business Advisory Committee meeting. Prabhakar also said petitions submitted by AIADMK members are under examination and that decisions on the party’s letters will be taken at an appropriate time.

Very heavy rain likely in Nilgiris, Coimbatore today; orange alert for 4 on Jun 6
Environment

Very heavy rain likely in Nilgiris, Coimbatore today; orange alert for 4 on Jun 6

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over parts of Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats as the southwest monsoon remains active. For June 5, very heavy rain is likely in the Western Ghats areas of Nilgiris and Coimbatore. Heavy rain with thunderstorms is also expected in Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruppur and Kanyakumari districts. For June 6, an orange alert has been issued as very heavy rain is forecast in the hill areas of Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Theni and Dindigul. Heavy rain is likely in Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, Tiruppur, Madurai and Virudhunagar.

Annamalai to return to Chennai from Delhi at 7 pm after 5-day stay
Politics

Annamalai to return to Chennai from Delhi at 7 pm after 5-day stay

Annamalai, who has been staying in Delhi for the past five days, is scheduled to return to Chennai at 7 pm on Thursday, according to reports. The development comes after he conveyed to the party’s Delhi leadership that he intended to leave the BJP, citing dissatisfaction. The leadership had earlier asked him to remain in the party until the Assembly election. With the Assembly election over and a new government formed, Annamalai travelled to Delhi and submitted his resignation. The BJP accepted the decision and announced it officially.

Report: 23 TMC MPs in touch with disgruntled MLAs, Mamata faces fresh heat
Politics

Report: 23 TMC MPs in touch with disgruntled MLAs, Mamata faces fresh heat

Reports from Kolkata say internal tensions in West Bengal’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) have intensified, with 23 of the party’s MPs said to be in touch with a group of disgruntled MLAs. The party, led by Mamata Banerjee, is facing a wave of dissent after losing power in the state. Several leaders are reportedly leaving the TMC and joining other parties, including the BJP. According to the report, two MLAs who spoke out against Mamata were expelled from the party. Of the party’s 80 MLAs, around 60 are said to have backed the expelled leader, following which Ritabrata Banerjee was chosen as the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly.

Annamalai’s new outfit crosses 5 lakh members on day one
Politics

Annamalai’s new outfit crosses 5 lakh members on day one

Former BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai has launched a new political outfit under the banner “We the Leaders”, after the party leadership accepted his resignation. Announcing the move, Annamalai said he wanted to begin with a “new path” and a “new dimension”. He also stated that his party would contest the next general election in Tamil Nadu, and that there was no change in that plan. Membership enrolment for the new movement has seen a rapid response. According to figures shared by the organisers, 1.10 lakh people registered within the first hour of the launch.

Rajinikanth’s wife Latha launches new group ‘Makkal Medai’
Politics

Rajinikanth’s wife Latha launches new group ‘Makkal Medai’

Chennai: Latha Rajinikanth, wife of actor Rajinikanth, has launched a separate movement named ‘Makkal Medai’ (People’s Platform). In an Instagram post, she described it as a people-driven initiative aimed at Tamil Nadu’s growth and public welfare. She said the platform would encourage citizens to contribute constructive ideas, experience and skills for public service. Latha invited a wide range of participants—including government officials, teachers, retired senior citizens and youth—who wish to be part of positive change. She urged people to come together and build a strong collective force to carry out meaningful work.

Annamalai says his new party will contest Tamil Nadu’s next general poll
Politics

Annamalai says his new party will contest Tamil Nadu’s next general poll

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai, whose resignation has been accepted by the party leadership, said his political journey will now take a new direction. Speaking in a live social media address, he said he joined the BJP on August 25, 2020 and considered it a privilege to have worked for the people of Tamil Nadu for six years. Annamalai said he had informed BJP leaders “politely” that he wanted to pursue a different path with larger goals, including bringing more people together and shaping a new kind of politics that could change basic political structures. He added that he travelled to Delhi to meet the leadership, describing it as part of “Tamil cultural conduct”.

Case filed against ex-minister Nehru over alleged job bribes
Crime

Case filed against ex-minister Nehru over alleged job bribes

DVAC police have registered a case against former minister K.N. Nehru following allegations that bribes were taken in exchange for government appointments. The case was filed based on documents and information shared by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), according to submissions made in the Madras High Court. The ED had earlier conducted searches at locations linked to Nehru’s brothers, K.N. Ravichandran and Manivannan, including residences and offices. During the operation, officials reportedly seized 232 pages of records in both paper and electronic form.

Anti-corruption raids at 60+ sub-registrar offices across Tamil Nadu
Crime

Anti-corruption raids at 60+ sub-registrar offices across Tamil Nadu

Anti-corruption police conducted coordinated searches at sub-registrar offices across Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, covering more than 60 locations, according to the report. The raids were led by DVAC DSPs and inspectors, with over 360 personnel deployed. The action comes amid allegations of bribery in registration offices. Two days earlier, 43 sub-registrars were transferred statewide, the report said. In Chennai, searches were carried out at Alandur, Virugambakkam and the Tiruvallur joint sub-registrar office. Officials seized Rs 2.50 lakh in unaccounted cash from the Tiruvallur office.

DMK may deploy Kanimozhi to counter CM Vijay’s attacks
Politics

DMK may deploy Kanimozhi to counter CM Vijay’s attacks

Chennai: The DMK is considering placing deputy general secretary Kanimozhi at the forefront of its political counter to Chief Minister Vijay, according to party sources. The move is said to be part of a broader effort to sharpen the party’s messaging after its Assembly election defeat. The loss has reportedly left the DMK shaken, with the party also losing its much-touted alliance framework to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). In this backdrop, Vijay’s recent public attacks on the DMK have intensified the political contest.

Udhayanidhi camp urges DMK to sideline senior leaders after poll loss
Politics

Udhayanidhi camp urges DMK to sideline senior leaders after poll loss

Reports from DMK circles say supporters of party leader Udhayanidhi Stalin have raised a strong demand to “give senior office-bearers a break” and hand key organisational roles to younger leaders. The call comes as DMK president M.K. Stalin has constituted a field study committee to identify reasons for the party’s election defeat. The panel is expected to submit its report by June 10. According to the report, during a recent discussion held while Stalin’s family and others were on a summer break near the Kodagu hill region close to Mysuru, some leaders including former minister Mahesh urged a reshuffle. They reportedly sought deputy general secretary posts for youth, a change in the general secretary post citing Durai Murugan’s health, and the creation of an executive chairman role for Udhayanidhi.

TNEB hard disks missing amid transformer scam probe; Senthil Balaji responds
Politics

TNEB hard disks missing amid transformer scam probe; Senthil Balaji responds

More than 20 hard disks containing tender-related digital records were reported missing from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) headquarters on Anna Salai, Chennai, even as the CBI has registered a case over alleged irregularities in transformer procurement worth Rs 397 crore. The complaint centres on purchases made between 2021 and 2023, when 45,800 transformers were procured. Allegations claim the equipment was bought at prices up to 50% higher than market rates, causing a loss to the utility. In one tender for 800 transformers of 500 kVA capacity, bidders had quoted Rs 13.72 lakh per unit, later reduced to Rs 12.49 lakh after negotiations, while the Government e-Marketplace listed a price of Rs 8.91 lakh.

Report: Vijay cedes Rajya Sabha seat to Congress to avoid Centre clash
Politics

Report: Vijay cedes Rajya Sabha seat to Congress to avoid Centre clash

Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which has formed the government in Tamil Nadu for the first time, currently has no MPs in either House of Parliament. Against this backdrop, a report says Chief Minister Vijay has decided not to enter the Rajya Sabha for now to avoid a confrontation with the Union government. The development follows the resignation of former AIADMK minister Shanmugam from his Rajya Sabha post, creating a vacancy for which an election is scheduled on June 18. TVK was widely expected to use the opportunity to send an experienced leader to the Upper House to handle politics in Delhi and face the BJP-led Centre.

Annamalai to announce decision on launching new party today
Politics

Annamalai to announce decision on launching new party today

Former BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai is expected to make an official announcement today on his decision to launch a separate political party. According to reports, Annamalai has been in Delhi for the past few days and has held discussions with senior BJP functionaries. He is said to have met B.L. Santhosh to consult on his next steps. Sources also claim he met BJP national president J.P. Nadda and conveyed his intention to leave the party, submitting a related letter. He reportedly met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence and spoke about quitting the BJP and starting a new movement, seeking his blessings.

Minister Rajmohan: Ready to go to Delhi to secure education funds
Education

Minister Rajmohan: Ready to go to Delhi to secure education funds

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan on Wednesday said the state would continue efforts to obtain central government funds meant for education and was prepared to travel to Delhi to hold talks with officials if required. He made the remarks after attending an event at the CMDA Residential Government Model Higher Secondary School in Arumbakkam, Chennai, where free textbooks were distributed to students, a “smart classroom” was inaugurated, and certificates were presented to top scorers in Class 10 and Plus Two.

TN minister Adhav promises transparent tenders, action on bribe demands
Politics

TN minister Adhav promises transparent tenders, action on bribe demands

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Public Works and Highways Minister Adhav on Wednesday assured contractors that future tenders would be issued with transparency and that officials demanding bribes would face action. The minister held separate consultations with Public Works Department (PWD) contractors at Chepauk and Highways Department contractors at Guindy. He heard their concerns in detail, including issues related to GST and tax deductions. Adhav said contractor selection would be conducted openly, allowing any eligible bidder to participate. He added that contractors would no longer need to pay a “10% commission” to politicians or officials, and urged that the savings be used for building maintenance works.

Bhagwat says forces are trying to stop India becoming stronger
Politics

Bhagwat says forces are trying to stop India becoming stronger

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday alleged that certain forces are attempting to prevent India from becoming a powerful country by undermining its cultural values. Speaking at an event in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Bhagwat said India should move in the direction of a “renaissance” and continue progressing, noting that there is a widespread desire to move forward. He claimed that some people seek to create divisions within society and that efforts are being made to trigger unrest over minor issues. According to him, these attempts continue in different forms.

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